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Statistics Austria (Bundesanstalt Statistik Österreich): New car registrations in Austria up by 27,2 % to 33,018 in March, by 17% to 77,235 in Q1. Penetration of battery electric vehicles reached 24.9% (8,206 units, +34%) and 22.5% (17,347 units, +22.4%), total share of electrified cars (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs, MHEVs) increased by 6.1 pp to 66.3% and by 6.1 pp to 63.5%
April 17, 2026 | 08:54am CETflashread more
SYMA (Systems of Management) 2026: Czech Society for Quality (ČSJ) to hold 28th conference on current trends not only in automotive industry (ISO standards, Road Test Predictor, NIS2, ESG) in Dříteč near Pardubice, Czechia on April 16-17. Representatives of Škoda Auto, Teijin Automotive Technologies, Munters, Trask Solutions, Slovnaft, Eldis Pardubice, iDomino, Colours of Data, DQS Slovakia, TUL (Technical University of Liberec) to speak at event
April 17, 2026 | 08:47am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto (Volkswagen Group) delivered 869,200 vehicles to customers in Czechia over last 10 years (2016-2025), registrations (by customers, automaker, dealers) on Czech market reached only 784,586 new cars (according to SDA statistics), representing difference of 84,614 units (2025: deliveries 91,800, registrations 83,890, difference 7,910; 2024: 84,500, 78,097, 6,403; 2023: 87,800, 77,490, 10,310; 2022: 71,200, 62,905, 8,295; 2021: 79,900, 70,946, 8,954; 2020: 83,200, 74,786, 8,414; 2019: 94,200, 85,895, 8,305; 2018: 93,600, 84,172, 9,428; 2017: 95,000, 84,138, 10,862; 2016: 88,000, 82,267, 5,733)
April 15, 2026 | 07:55am CETflashread more
SME Digitalization Roadshow 2026: CzechInvest, National Industry Center 4.0 (NCP 4.0), CEITEC, RICAIP Testbed Brno to hold conference on digitally controlled production in small and medium-sized enterprises in Brno, Czechia on April 16 with tour of RICAIP Testbed Brno. Representatives of Siemens, Aumovio, Agerit, Pharis, Atos, Aplis, Intemac, AI-Matters, Kuka, DEL, Axiom Tech, 24 Vision to speak at event
April 15, 2026 | 07:48am CETflashread more
Joining in Car Body Engineering 2026: Automotive Circle (Vincentz Network) to hold conference on car body joining technologies in Bad Nauheim, Germany on April 14-16. Representatives of BMW Group, Volkswagen, Audi, Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford Motor Company, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, Sika, DuPont, Collano, Henkel, 3M, Tox Pressotechnik, Fronius, Atlas Copco IAS, ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks Americas, Böllhoff Verbindungstechnik, Stanley Engineered Fastening Tucker, Bosch Rexroth, Sanyu Group, Gaming Engineering, Weber Schraubautomaten, ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe, Baosteel Tailored Blanks, Fraunhofer IFAM to speak at event
April 13, 2026 | 07:51am CETflashread more
SMMT: New car registrations in UK up by 6.6% in March, by 5.9% to 614,854 in Q1 (vans up to 3.5 tonnes -3.4%, -3.6% to 81,708; trucks up to 6 tonnes +60.8%, +32% to 3,554). Individual fuel/power types performed differently in Q1 (BEV: 137,614 +14.5%; PHEV: 78,666 +46.5%; HEV: 91,372 +6.2%; petrol: 276,689 -3.5%; diesel: 30,513 -9.8%)
April 13, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
Electric Vehicle Show 2026: NearCharger to hold electromobility exhibition with test drives of electric and plug-in hybrid cars and motorcycles in nine shopping centers in Slovakia and Czechia in 2026 (Zvolen: April 16-18, Bratislava: May 15-17, Trenčín: May 22-24, Martin: June 13-14, Košice: September 4-6, Bratislava: September 25-27, České Budějovice: April 10-12, Prague: June 5-7, Ostrava: September 11-13). OMV, Auto Slovák, DriveTesla, Hedin Automotive, Jaecoo, Kia, MG, Omoda, Škoda, Tesla, TÜV Süd, Urbanix, Vmoto, respectively AutoWallis, BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Antik Telecom, Mach Motors, Dolák, Toyota, Volvo Cars, Xpeng became partners
April 10, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
JATO Dynamics: Sales (registrations) of new cars in Europe (28 countries) up by 1.7% to 978,190 units in February, of which 189,885 BEVs (+16%), 96,952 PHEVs (+34%), 135,711 HEVs (+8%), 249,670 MHEVs (+12%) and 292,913 ICEVs (-20%). Market led by Volkswagen (99,745, -4%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 48%), Škoda (65,146, +19%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 37%), Toyota (62,589, -3%; HEV+PHEV+BEV 95%), Renault (54,190, -7%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 67%), BMW (53,016, -4%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 82%), Peugeot (50,725, -10%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 81%), Audi (47,557, +3%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 62%), Mercedes (46,767, -1%; MHEV+PHEV+BEV 83%), Dacia (35,808, -24%; MHEV+HEV+BEV 44%) and Kia (34,284, -9%; MHEV+HEV+PHEV+BEV 63%)
April 10, 2026 | 07:54am CETflashread more
Škoda Auto delivered 1,043,900 vehicles to customers in 2025, representing increase of 12.7% (Octavia 190,300 cars, -11.8%; Kodiaq 130,400, +13.9%; Kamiq 125,900, -0.1%; Fabia 119,100, +1.7%; Karoq 102,600, -6.2%; Elroq 95,300, new; Enyaq 79,600, +0.1%; Superb 75,900, +4.2%; Scala 53,000, -5.7%; Kylaq 43,900, new; Slavia 14,700, -8.1%; Kushaq 13,200, -31.7%). Sales in Europe-31 (836,200, +9.9% – Germany 211,100, +12.8%; Czechia 91,800, +8.7%; UK 83,300, +5.8%; Poland 65,200, +6.2%; France 50,800, +11.4%) and some Asian (India 70,600, +96.1%; Türkiye/Turkey 45,100, +6.8%) and African countries (Morocco 6,000, +37.1%; Egypt 5,300, +32.9%) grew, China (15,000, -14.5%) experienced decline. Automaker more than doubled (+117.5%) deliveries of electric vehicles to 218,700 (174,900 BEVs, +119.8%; 43,800 PHEVs, +108.6%). In 2026, we will double portfolio of battery electric vehicles to four with small crossover Epiq and the 7-seater SUV Peaq, Zellmer said
April 10, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
CarGarantie: Average car repair costs rose by 6.4% to EUR 764 per claim in 2025, according to damages analysis of around 1 million warranty contracts for new and used vehicles. Electrical system and comfort electrics defects are most often, (internal combustion) engine and fuel system (including turbochargers) repairs are most expensive. On contrary, electric drive, hybrid system and driving dynamics systems are most reliable
April 8, 2026 | 07:58am CETflashread more
Automotive Day 2026: Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies CTU/ČVUT to hold 5th exhibition of electric vehicles, hybrids (21 brands: Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Leapmotor, Opel, Peugeot, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Toyota, MG, Porsche, Škoda, Volkswagen, Subaru, Suzuki, Tatra, Microlino, Alpine) in Prague, Czechia on April 8 with test drives. Technology, energy companies (Porsche Engineering, Valeo, PRE) to also join event. What began as Hyundai Day in 2022 has grown over past few years into respected mobility showcase connecting academic community with automotive industry, university said
April 8, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
KBA: New car registrations in Germany up by 16% in March, by 5.2% to 699,404 in Q1 (motorcycles +45.5%, +43.9%; buses +12%, +34.7%; vans/trucks -1.9%, -9.4%; trailers +12.5%, -0.7%). Electric vehicle sales grew by 33.4% to 235,744 in Q1 (159,630 BEVs +41.3%, 76,114 PHEVs +19.3%), representing share of 33.7% (22.8+10.9%)
April 8, 2026 | 07:45am CETflashread more
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Start of series production of Avia vehicles in Přelouč, Czechia further delayed
January 23, 2018 | 10:19pm CEToriginalReasons, pre-series production, sales targets, planned products, suppliers, HR...
read moreCar of the year 2018 in Czech Rep: BMW, Kia, Opel, Subaru, Škoda cars advanced to finals
January 4, 2018 | 11:10pm CEToriginalBirth of the nomination list, dropping out of several models, altered selection criteria, less valuable prizes in the competition for the public, reinforcement of several publishers in the jury, cancellation of the gala dinner, sponsors...
read moreBMW allegedly to build polygon in Czechia to test self-driving cars
December 13, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalNeither the carmaker nor the state's representatives commented on the information. Location, amount of investment, HR, timing, upcoming special press conference...
read moreMarchionne: FCA negotiates technology partnership with Hyundai
December 6, 2017 | 10:03pm CEToriginalFCA already purchases some parts from Hyundai. Discussed points, FCA’s new business plan...
read moreToyota to produce new hybrid engine in Poland
December 6, 2017 | 09:52pm CEToriginalParameters, location, amount of investment, timing, penetration of HEVs in Europe...
read moreKola Motor Show 2017: Another year of car exhibition held in Lysá nad Labem, Czechia
November 19, 2017 | 10:05pm CEToriginalToyota brand exhibition including solely HEVs, the Czech exhibition premier of VW Polo, exhibition of racing and tuning cars, expected attendance, entrance fee...
read moreYazaki to cease production in Czechia
November 9, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalProduction will be moved to another factory in Europe. Locations, HR, clients and contracts, timing, R&D…
read moreSoftBank to allegedly invest in Auto1
November 9, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalCompanies did not comment on the information. Last round of funding, start-up value, number of customers and partners, business and financial results, goals...
read moreSubaru confessed mistakes in car checks
October 30, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginalIt has been happening for 30 years. Location, considered recall action, estimated costs...
read moreNissan stopped production at three plants in Japan
October 27, 2017 | 11:33am CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker has recalled 1.2 million cars on the domestic market. Reasons, timing, affected models, estimated costs, sales suspension...
read moreJedteVolit.cz: SmileCar, Rekola, Liftago offered discounted or free transport to polls in Czechia
October 23, 2017 | 11:15pm CEToriginalDetails of the special offers of these three startups, available locations, the profile of SmileCar and its partners...
read moreTesla dismissed hundreds of employees
October 20, 2017 | 01:28am CEToriginalHowever, it did not disclose the exact number. Estimates, affected positions, declared reasons, production of Model 3 in Q3...
read moreCourt did not start to deal with alleged manipulation of orders of Czech Post
October 20, 2017 | 12:45am CEToriginalAmong the accused are Agrotec and some of its employees. Reasons, next date, preferred supplier, a football tickets offer, a comment by Agrofert...
read moreHavex bought former Škoda dealer
October 15, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalIt is now running an authorized service centre of this Czech brand. Firm, facility location, new owner's intentions...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2017: MBtech organizes open days for developers in Czechia
October 15, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalR&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Dates, presentation of the autonomous car Link & Go, vacancies...
read moreMann+Hummel to move part of its production from Czechia to Bosnia and Herzegovina
October 12, 2017 | 04:00am CEToriginalReasons, products, production plans for 2017-2018, clients, new head of one of the Czech plants...
read more2017 Prague Motor Show: 25 exhibitors presented 45 brands of cars, moped cars
October 8, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalAmong them were dealers, manufacturers, independent dealers and car rentals. Other exhibitors, car novelties, test drives, Mini Autosalon for kids...
read moreŠkoda to assemble Karoq at two locations in Central Europe
October 1, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalPlants, line changes, timing, engines, equipment packages, prices…
read moreCar of the year 2018 in Czech Rep: Poll to get back to traditional and well-established format
September 25, 2017 | 12:20am CEToriginalJury consisting only of motoring journalists, jury expansion, public voting in categories, cancellation of nomination fee, a higher number of nominated vehicles, start of the competition…
read more7 Days of Peugeot: Peugeot holds traditional weekly campaign with preferential car prices in Czechia
September 23, 2017 | 09:40pm CEToriginalDate, models and prices offered, winter tires for free when using funding, nearly 20-year history of the campaign, results in January...
read moreOpel 500: Opel organizes another annual campaign accompanied by offer of 500 cars with benefits and price discounts
September 23, 2017 | 07:44pm CEToriginalDate, declared discount amounts, free roof rack, winter tires free of charge with funding used, Opel VIP membership fidelity program, micro booths…
read moreToyota Weekend: Toyota holds two-day campaign with by wide range of benefits in Czechia
September 17, 2017 | 12:36pm CEToriginalDates, models, opening hours, dealers' discounted offers by up to CZK 90,000…
read moreVolkswagen Driving Day 2017: Volkswagen holds 3rd annual autodrome test drives in Czechia
September 17, 2017 | 11:46am CEToriginalLocations, dates, car and van fleet, models including EVs and 4x4 vehicles, skid-driving school with the interested’s own vehicles, Volkswagen Hero course, accompanying program for the whole family, website…
read moreOpel Insignia GSi Sports Tourer: Opel revealed first photos of sporty Insignia in estate version
September 15, 2017 | 01:11am CEToriginalEngines, chassis, all-wheel drive with Torque Vectoring, brakes, tires, eight-speed automatic transmission, suppliers...
read moreCitroën Experience: Citroën to organize roadshow with cars in Czechia
September 14, 2017 | 08:43pm CEToriginalLocations, dates, models, test drive capacity, registration, children's program, static presentation of Citroën C3 Aircross, contest for a month car rental...
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